The Watercheck Tannins Test Kit from National Testing Laboratories makes testing for tannins in well, ground, surface or tap water very easy.

What are tannins?

Tannins may occur naturally in water due to the water having passed through soil that containes decaying vegetation and will typically impart a musty odor and tart aftertaste to the water.

Tannins may also cause aesthetic issues such as discoloration of the water (usually a yellow or tea color) that may result instains appearing on laundry, plumbing fixtures, and fabrics.

The Watercheck Tannins Test Kit comes with all the materials you will need to quickly and easily collect the required water sample, instructions that explain how best to collect your water sample, and information on where to send your collected samples once you have packaged them securely in the supplied shipping carton.

What does the purchase price include?

The cost of the kit includes all fees associated with the actual testing of the sample and no additional laboratory charges will apply BUT the purchase price does NOT include the cost of shipping your sample to National Testing Laboratories for testing.

How much does it cost to ship a sample to the lab?

In the interest of obtaining the most accurate water test results, we suggest sending your water sample to the lab using the overnight shipping services of your preferred shipping company (i.e. Fed Ex, UPS, USPS, etc.).

When last we checked, shipping a sample to National Testing Laboratories from anywhere in the Continental Unites States costs somewhere in the range of $40 to $60 depending upon your location.

How long until I receive my test results?

Generally speaking, National Testing Laboratories will email a copy of the test results to you within 7 to 10 business days of receiving your water sample.